SLR 24-12.201: APPOINTMENT OF MEDIATOR

1) The parties may select a mediator of their own choosing, but if the mediator is not on the list of m ediators approved by the court the expense of the mediator shall be the responsibility of the parties. 2) The court shall appoint a mediator from a list of approved mediators once a response/answer has been filed. The notice will be sent out to the mediator and both parties. If parties are represented by an attorney, their attorney will receive the notice. The mediator or the court will contact either the parties directly or their attorney to schedule mediation orientation and the mediation session. The in itial session will occur within 14 days from the date the mediator receives notice or as soon thereafter as possible.